{"product_id":"the-mediocrity-of-modern-parenting-jozoo-victor-cortes-9798199063050","title":"The Mediocrity of Modern Parenting: How Comfort, Outsourced Upbringing, and the Avoidance of Conflict Are Shaping Emotionally Fragile Adults.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mediocrity of Modern Parenting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Comfort, Outsourced Upbringing, and the Avoidance of Conflict Are Shaping Emotionally Fragile Adults\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre today's children being prepared for life-or protected from it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world filled with parenting advice, educational resources, and endless information, many children are growing up more anxious, less resilient, and increasingly dependent on external validation. Why?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Mediocrity of Modern Parenting\u003c\/i\u003e, João Victor Cortes explores a difficult but necessary question: Have modern parenting habits unintentionally weakened the very qualities children need most to thrive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on insights from developmental psychology, behavioral science, resilience research, and real-world observation, this thought-provoking book examines how well-intentioned parental choices can sometimes produce unintended long-term consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy overprotection may undermine confidence and independence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow convenience can quietly replace meaningful parental presence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hidden costs of avoiding conflict, discomfort, and responsibility\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy resilience develops through challenge-not constant protection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow technology and outsourced upbringing are reshaping childhood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat research actually suggests about emotional development, self-regulation, and autonomy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical insights for raising capable, responsible, and emotionally healthy children\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a book about perfect parenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a book about intentional parenting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithout blame, ideology, or unrealistic expectations, \u003ci\u003eParental Mediocrity\u003c\/i\u003e challenges readers to rethink common assumptions and examine how everyday decisions influence the adults children eventually become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you care about raising resilient, responsible, and emotionally strong children in an increasingly complex world, this book will give you a new perspective on one of life's most important responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e João Victor Cortes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798199063050\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d","brand":"João Victor Cortes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49173626421503,"sku":"9798199063050","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2c029547-64a1-4fcb-8e6d-70f11fac9ba9.jpg?v=1788955599","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-mediocrity-of-modern-parenting-jozoo-victor-cortes-9798199063050","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}